Important Safeguards
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Troubleshooting
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For Your Own Safety, Always Follow These Basic Safety
Precautions When Using the FoodSaver Vac 550:
1 Read the instructions carefully.
2 Do not use the Vac 550 on wet or hot surfaces, or near a heat
source.
3 Do not immerse any part of the Vac 550, power cord or plug into
water or other liquid.
4 To disconnect, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not disconnect by pulling on the cord.
5 Do not operate the Vac 550 with a damaged power cord or plug.
Do not operate the Vac 550 if it malfunctions or is in any way
damaged. If the cord or the machine is damaged, it must be
returned to an authorized service center.
6 Do not use an extension cord with the FoodSaver 550.
7 Use only accessories or attachments recommended by Tilia, Inc.
8 Use the Vac 550 only for its intended use.
9 Closely supervise children when using any electrical appliance.
Do not allow the Vac 550 to be used as a toy.
10 120v Machines Only: The Vac 550 has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
Nothing Happens When the On Button Is Pressed:
1
Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into the electrical outlet.
2 Make sure the power cord is not damaged in any way.
3 Make sure the electrical outlet is operative by plugging in
another appliance.
4 Wait 20 minutes to allow the Vac 550 to cool off, and then try
using it again. The Vac 550 will shut off automatically if it
becomes too hot. To keep the machine from becoming too hot:
a. Wait at least 20 seconds for the machine to cool down after
vacuum packaging and/or sealing before attempting to vacuum
and/or seal another bag.
b. Keep the lid open before vacuuming and/or sealing another bag.
Air Is Not Removed From the Bag:
1
Make sure the open end of the bag is resting entirely inside the
vacuum channel. Make sure you are not putting the edge of the
bag beyond the vacuum channel.
2 Check the bag for leaks. Seal the bag with some air in it. Submerge
it in water and apply pressure. Bubbles indicate a leak. If the bag
has a leak, you need to use a new bag.
3 If using a custom-sized FoodSaver Bag, check the seal of the bag.
There may be a wrinkle in the bag along the seal, which causes
leakage and prevents air from being removed. Cut the bag and
reseal the edge.
4 Do not attempt to make your own side seams for a FoodSaver
Bag. They are manufactured with special side seams, which are
sealed all the way to the outer edge. Making your own side seams
may leave air pockets, which will cause leakage and prevent air
from being completely removed.
